How to Clean Putty Knives

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Feb 25, 2013 at 12:01 AM

An old chisel can find new life

Rather than throw away his gunked-up putty knives, Club member Lance Balwin of Prescott, Arizona, keeps the blades clean of paint and putty buildup with an old chisel dedicated to this purpose. He uses an inexpensive chisel thatís past its useful life for woodworking but can still take the sharp edge necessary for the job. Only a stiff, sharp blade is really effective; cleaning with another putty knife or a razor-blade knife is usually unsatisfactory.Brought to you by: <a href="http://americanprofile.com">American Profile</a>